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MINUTES OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
May 14, 2019


STATE OF TEXAS )(
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON )(

BE IT REMEMBERED that at 9:36 A.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019, a REGULAR SESSION of the Commissioners' Court of Williamson County, Texas, was held with the following being present, to-wit:
Present:
  • County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
  • Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
  • Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
  • Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
  • Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
  • County Clerk Nancy E. Rister
Others Present:
  • Hal C. Hawes, General Counsel to Williamson County Commissioners' Court
  • Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk
 
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2019.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
2.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager Nathan Zinsmeyer addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To authorize the payment of bills totaling $4,601,296.74 from the computer printout, Addendum, Wire Transfer, Quick Check Report, and Electronic Benefit Payments from the proper line items, if found by the County Auditor to be legal expenses as appropriated in the County Budget

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
3.
Citizen comments.
There were no comments.  No action was taken on this item.
 
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
(Items 4 – 31)
 
4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Magistrate Office.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for the Magistrate's Office:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0477.004350 Printed Materials $536.89
To 0100.0477.004999 Miscellaneous $536.89

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
5.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for General Fund revenues.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a line item transfer for General Fund revenues:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100.0000.367400 Donations $1,002.00
To 0100.0000.367403 Park Donations $1,002.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a budgetary line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a budgetary line item transfer for the Tax Assessor/Collector's Office:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
From 0100-0499-004212 Postage $7,000.00
To 0100-0499-003006 Office Equipment $7,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on acknowledging the Purchasing Department monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction for the period of 04/01/20/19 through 04/30/2019.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To acknowledge the Purchasing Department's monthly report of asset dispositions through Auction for the period of April 1, 2019 through April 30, 2019.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve compensation changes, position title changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take action on approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending December 31, 2018 which was approved by the Investment Committee on January 28, 2019.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the Investment Report for the Quarter ending December 31, 2018 which was approved by the Investment Committee on January 28, 2019.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
10.
Discuss, consider and take action on approving the Investment Report for the Quarter ending March 31, 2019 which was approved by the Investment Committee on April 29, 2019.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the Investment Report for the Quarter ending March 31, 2019 which was approved by the Investment Committee on April 29, 2019.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
11.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax collections for the month of April 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve property tax collections for the month of April 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
12.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru 05/09/2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve property tax refunds over $2,500.00 thru May 9, 2019 for the Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, April 2019 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.005.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, April 2019 Monthly Report in compliance with the Code of Criminal Procedure Section 103.005.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
14.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on the designation of subrecipient agents for Williamson County relating to disaster reimbursement.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the designation of subrecipient agents for Williamson County relating to disaster reimbursement.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Supplemental Agreement to Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Landscape Architectural Services between Williamson County and RVE, Inc. D/B/A RVi for Phase II landscape architectural services relating to Phase V of the Brushy Creek Regional Trail Development.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a Supplemental Agreement to Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Landscape Architectural Services between Williamson County and RVE, Inc. D/B/A RVi for Phase II landscape architectural services relating to Phase V of the Brushy Creek Regional Trail Development.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
16.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Portland Cement under IFB #1905-318.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Portland Cement under Invitation for Bid (IFB) # 1905-318.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on accepting and approving a report on the Animal Shelter P435; Change Order #15 in the amount of $14,061.00 to approve funding from within the existing contract for additional hardware, kennel and lighting scopes of work, which was executed by Dale Butler, Williamson County Facilities Director, pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code. This change order is being funded by the Owners Contingency.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To acknowledge a report on the Animal Shelter P-435 and approve Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $14,061.00 to approve funding from within the existing contract for additional hardware, kennel and lighting scopes of work, which was executed by Williamson County Facilities Director Dale Butler pursuant to the previous grant of authority under Section 262.031 of the Local Government Code to be funded by the Owners Contingency.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
18.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving two close-out modification documents relating to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Williamson County and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement relating the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility, which was terminated effective January 31, 2019.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve two close-out modification documents relating to the Intergovernmental Services Agreement between Williamson County and Unites States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement relating the T. Don Hutto Residential Facility, which was terminated effective January 31, 2019.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
19.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on canceling Commissioners Court sessions on May 28, 2019 and July 2, 2019.  For the Commissioners Court meeting date on July 9, 2019, the cut off for submitting agenda items will be July 2, 2019 at noon. 
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the cancellation of Commissioners' Court sessions on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 and Tuesday, July 2, 2019. For the Commissioners' Court meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, the cut off for submitting agenda items will be July 2, 2019 at noon.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a commitment by Williamson County to provide funding not to exceed $45,706.00 to support the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Air Quality Program for fiscal year 2020; and authorize the County Judge to issue a letter to CAPCOG confirming Williamson County’s funding commitment.
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Capital Area Council of Governments Assistant Director of Regional Planning Services Andrew Hoekzema addressed the Court.
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 

Motion: To approve a commitment by Williamson County to provide funding not to exceed $45,706.00 to support the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) Air Quality Program for fiscal year 2020 and to authorize the County Judge to issue a letter to CAPCOG confirming Williamson County’s funding commitment.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the filing of an application for a Mental Health Grant available through the Texas Judicial Commission that will provide up to $25,000 for tele-justice equipment; and authorize the County Judge to execute any application, resolution and documentation necessary to submit such grant application.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the filing of an application for a Mental Health Grant available through the Texas Judicial Commission that will provide up to $25,000.00 for tele-justice equipment and to authorize the County Judge to execute any application, resolution and documentation necessary to submit such grant application.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
22.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of eleven (11) Motorola radios and accessories for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, in the amount of $64,775.70, pursuant to HGAC Contract #RA05-18.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the purchase of (11) Motorola radios and accessories for the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $64,775.70 pursuant to Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Contract # RA05-18.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Work Authorization No 7 in the amount of $120,000.00 to expire on March 31, 2021 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Transportation Group and Williamson County dated March 6, 2018 for Engineering Design Services for Drainage Improvements in Chandler Creek Subdivision Sections 6A, 6B and 6C for Williamson County Road and Bridge.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve Work Authorization No. 7 in the amount of $120,000.00 to expire on March 31, 2021 under Williamson County Contract for Engineering Services between Alliance Transportation Group and Williamson County dated March 6, 2018 for Engineering Design Services for Drainage Improvements in Chandler Creek Subdivision Sections 6A, 6B and 6C for Williamson County Road and Bridge.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 10A subdivision – Precinct 3.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the final plat for the Highlands at Mayfield Ranch Section 10A subdivision – Precinct 3.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the replat of Lots 54, 55 & 56 of the Rio Ancho Section II subdivision – Precinct 2.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the replat of Lots 54, 55 & 56 of the Rio Ancho Section II subdivision – Precinct 2.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for Siena Section 8 subdivision – Precinct 4.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve the final plat for Siena Section 8 subdivision – Precinct 4.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Contract for SH 130 Frontage Road Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Update between Williamson County and HDR Engineering, Inc relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program. Project: P302. Funding Source: Road Bonds.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a Contract for State Highway (SH) 130 Frontage Road Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Update between Williamson County and HDR Engineering, Inc relating to the 2013 Road Bond Program to be funded by Road Bond P-302.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an Advance Funding Agreement for Voluntary Local Government Contributions for a Feasibility Study with no Required Match On-System with TXDoT regarding frontage roads along SH 130 between Limmer Loop to Chris Kelley Blvd. Funding Source: Road Bonds P302
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve an Advance Funding Agreement for Voluntary Local Government Contributions for a Feasibility Study with no Required Match On-System with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) regarding frontage roads along State Highway (SH) 130 between Limmer Loop to Chris Kelley Boulevard (Blvd.) to be funded by Road Bond P-302.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a letter agreement with Michael T. Marx regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the CR 101 project. (Parcel 44) Funding Source: Road Bonds P214
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a letter agreement with Michael T. Marx regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the County Road (CR) 101 Project (Parcel 44) to be funded by Road Bond P-214.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a letter agreement with Don P. and Jill D. Frazier regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the CR 101 project. (Parcel 46) Funding Source: Road Bonds P214
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a letter agreement with Don P. Frazier and Jill D. Frazier regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the County Road (CR) 101 Project (Parcel 46) to be funded by Road Bond P-214.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
31.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action approving a letter agreement with Charlotte Davis regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the CR 101 project. (Parcel 49) Funding Source: Road Bonds P214
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To approve a letter agreement with Charlotte Lyn Davis regarding the purchase of a Jonah waterline easement for the County Road (CR) 101 Project (Parcel 49) to be funded by Road Bond P-214.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on recognizing the Taylor-Cooper House and the family caretakers on receiving the designation as a recorded Texas historic landmark.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To recognize the Taylor-Cooper House and the family caretakers on receiving the designation as a recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on proclaiming May 13 - 19, 2019 as National Salvation Army Week.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Salvation Army Service Center Director Laura Spradlin
Salvation Army Area Commander Andrew Kelly
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 

Motion: To proclaim May 13 - 19, 2019 as National Salvation Army Week.

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
Attachments:
 
34.
Discuss and consider formation of a 2020 Census Committee to assist in the promotion of the 2020 Census in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County.
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No action was taken on this item.
 
35.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a policy change from funding new positions at the bottom of the grade to funding new positions at the mid-grade range.
View Agenda Item
No action was taken on this item.
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues related to District Attorney’s office for the purpose of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams.
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Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues related to District Attorney’s office for the purpose of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) exams:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0000.370517 Sexual Assault Medical Reimbursement $75,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures related to District Attorney’s office for the purpose of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exams.
View Agenda Item
 

Motion by: Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey 
Second by: Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles 

Motion: To approve an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures related to District Attorney’s office for the purpose of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) exams:

From/To Acct No. Description Amount
0100.0440.004203 Sexual Assault Medical Exams $75,000.00

Aye:
County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.
Commissioner Precinct 1 Terry Cook
Commissioner Precinct 2 Cynthia Long
Commissioner Precinct 3 Valerie Covey
Commissioner Precinct 4 Russ Boles
 
38.
Receive updates on the Department of Infrastructure projects and issues.
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Senior Director of Infrastructure Robert Daigh reminded the Public that the Bond Committee Meeting will be held at 

5:30 P.M.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Williamson County Exposition (Expo) Center
Taylor, Texas
 
39.
Hear presentation from Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser, Williamson Central Appraisal District.
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Williamson Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford addressed the Court.

No action was taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:14 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019.
 
40.
Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
A. Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
   Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
a) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop. 
b) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243
c) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 101
d) Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 200
e) Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
f) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE and SW Loop. 
g) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.
h) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Hairy Man Rd. 
i) Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW Bypass.
j) Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
k) Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
l) Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
m) Discuss the acquisition of drainage easements on the Forest North Drainage Project. 
n) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
o) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
p) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
q) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
r) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Southeast Corridor.
s) Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
t) Discuss the acquisition of property near the County landfill. 
u) Discuss the acquisition of real property for the Brushy Creek Trail Project. 
B. Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
   Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
a) Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
b) Discuss possible sale of +/- 10 acres located on Chandler Road near the County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
c) Potential governmental uses for 8th Street downtown parking lot 
d) Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (formerly occupied by WCCHD)
e) Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
f) Discuss sale of excess 183A right of way to abutting property owner. 
g) Discuss the sale of excess ROW at San Gabriel Parkway and Mel Mathis Ave. 
C. Consider intervention in lawsuit regarding de-listing of Bone Cave harvestman. 
D. Discuss the possible placement of agricultural-related monuments at the Williamson County Exposition Center with the participation of third parties.
E. Discuss the Williamson County Reimbursement Agreement for Construction of San Gabriel Blvd. and New Hope Road with the City of Leander and TIRZ #1
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
41.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
a) Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
b) Wolf Lakes
c) Flint Hill Resources-Taylor Fuel Storage Terminal on CR 366
d) Project Deliver
e) Project Advantage
f) Project Cedar
g) Project Expansion
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No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
42.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.071 consultation with attorney.), including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Employee/personnel related matters
d) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
e) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
f) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
h) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-153-SS, Royce Belcher v. Williamson County, Texas, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
i) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
j) Civil Action No. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
k) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
l) Cause No. 18-0903-C425/Court of Appeals Number: 01-19-00025-CV; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Bill Gravell, Jr., Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Potential opioid litigation
n) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
o) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo and Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
p) Case No. 19-0466-CC1; Billy Baskett v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office et. al; In the County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County, Texas.
q) BANGL Pipeline Project
r) Cause No. 1:18-CV-0198; Officer Mary Teague v. Williamson County, Travis County and City of Giddings, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
s) Case No. 1:19-cv-00200-APM; Mahal Netis v. Sunwest Mortgage Company et. al; In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
t) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
u) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
43.
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
No action was taken in Executive Session.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 1:29 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019.
 
44.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
No action was taken on this item. 
 
45.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
No action was taken on this item. 
 
46.
Discuss and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters, including the following:

a) Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
b) Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims;
c) Employee/personnel related matters
d) Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
e) Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; In the USDC-WD-Austin Division
f) Civil Action; American Stewards of Liberty, et al. v. Sally Jewell, et al., In the Western District Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
g) Case No. 1:17-cv-00290, Rodney A. Hurdsman v. Williamson County Sheriff Deputies Pokluda et al, In The United States District Court For The Western District of Texas – Austin Division.
h) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-153-SS, Royce Belcher v. Williamson County, Texas, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
i) Application to Obtain New Municipal Solid Waste Permit – Proposed Permit No. 2398 (Applicant - Lealco, Inc.)
j) Civil Action No. 1:18-CV-49, Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
k) Erik Olmeda vs. Williamson County and Keith LNU, In the County Court at Law No. 4 of Williamson County, Texas
l) Cause No. 18-0903-C425/Court of Appeals Number: 01-19-00025-CV; Dee Hobbs, Williamson County Attorney v. Bill Gravell, Jr., Williamson County Judge, and Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, County Commissioners; In the 425th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
m) Potential opioid litigation
n) Valerie Adams - EEOC Charge No. 450-2018-03807
o) Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-01114-LY, Elizabeth Saucedo and Tettus Davis v. Jonathon Hodgkiss, In The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
p) Case No. 19-0466-CC1; Billy Baskett v. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office et. al; In the County Court at Law No. 1 of Williamson County, Texas.
q) BANGL Pipeline Project
r) Cause No. 1:18-CV-0198; Officer Mary Teague v. Williamson County, Travis County and City of Giddings, In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
s) Case No. 1:19-cv-00200-APM; Mahal Netis v. Sunwest Mortgage Company et. al; In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
t) Claim of Dan A. Gattis for reimbursement of attorneys fees.
u) Property damage claim of Anthony Garcia and Victoria Garcia (Sunset Meadows Subdivision).
No action was taken on this item. 
 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors or employees, including but not limited to any necessary action pertaining to conducting annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials.
No action was taken on this item. 
 
48.
Comments from Commissioners.
Commissioner Russ Boles welcomed the class of Leadership Round Rock.  A group of Round Rock citizens that are learing about Government that includes the Justice Courts, the City of Round Rock and Commissioners' Court. He thanked them for taking the time to learn and grow in our community. 
 
49.
1:00 Hear from departments regarding FY 20 budget requests.
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Those who addressed the Court:
Director of Public Safety Technology Richard Semple
Senior Director of Emergency Services Chris Connealy
Executive Assistant for Commissioner Precinct 4 Michael Cooper
Senior Director of Facilities Management and Planning Dale Butler
Executive Director of Juvenile Services Scott Matthew
277 District Judge Stacey Mathews
Public Affairs Manager Connie Odom
Purchasing Agent/Director Randy Barker
District Attorney Shawn Dick

No action was taken on this item.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED AT 2:54 A.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED AT 3:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019.
 
COMMISSIONERS' COURT RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 3:26 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019.
 
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT RECONVENED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 4:16 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019.
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT ADJOURNED AT  4:16 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019.

THE FOREGOING MINUTES had at a Regular Session of Commissioners’ Court of Williamson County, Texas, having been read are hereby approved this 21st day of May, 2019.


ATTEST: Nancy E. Rister, Clerk of Commissioners’ Court, Williamson County, Texas

By: Rebecca Pruitt, Executive Assistant to County Clerk